Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
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Programs
- X ERBA Emergency Food and Shelter - Douglas County
- X Employment Service / Unemployment Insurance
- X Children Immunization Clinics - Shelby County
- X ALLKids - Edgar County
- X Environmental Nuisance
- X The Job Center
- X Prairie Association of Home and Community Education
- X Low Income Public Housing
- X Community / Christians Upholding Persons
- X Water and Water Wells Program
- X Chronic Disease
- X High Risk Infant Program
- X Immunization Program - Edgar County
- X Adult Immunization Program
- X Family Life
- X Home Sleep Studies
- X Operation Blindside
- X Case Coordination Unit Community Care Systems, Inc.
- X PACE - Douglas County White Caners
- X PACE - Vision Impairment Services
- X Carle - Patient Advisory Nurse
- X SBLHC Rotarian High School Athletic Heart Scan
- X Eastern Illinois Foodbank
- X Tanning, Well, and Septic Program
- X ERBA CSBG Scholarships - Jasper County
- X University of Illinois Extension; Cumberland/Jasper Unit
- X Jasper County Senior Center
- X Tobacco FREE Group Support
- X In Home Support Services - Addus Homecare
- X Blood Lead Level Testing - Clark County
- X SBLHC Ostomy Support Group
- X Central East Alcoholism & Drug (CEAD) Council
- X Prevention Initiative Birth- 3 Program
- X SAIL-FIVE CORE SERVICES: Charleston
- X Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA
- X Healthy Handwashing Habits
- X Coles County Habitat for Humanity
- X Carle Cancer Center
- X Civil Legal Services
- X Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course
- X Horizontal Health-Dialysis Services
- X Memory Loss Support Group - Coles County Council on Aging
- X Horizon Health- Nephrology (Kidney Health)
- X Horizon Health- Senior Care
- X ERBA CSBG Scholarships - Edgar County
- X Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
- X Post Abortion Stress Support (PASS) - Mattoon
- X Prevail (formerly SACIS & CAISA)
- X ERBA - Housing Counseling - Edgar County
- X Brookestone Estates of Mattoon North
- X Pregnancy and Labor Support
- X Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
- X SBLHC Medical Library
Location:
1300 Richmond Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information:
217-493-3103
Web Page: https://www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northcentralillinois/
Email to: heather.meyers@usc.salvationarmy.org
Program Details:
| Operating Agency: | Salvation Army of Coles & Cumberland County |
|---|---|
| Agency Type: | Social Services |
| Person In Charge: | Dana Tell - SSVF Case Manager |
| Hours: | M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fees: | No |
| Eligibility: | You must be a Veteran or a spouse of a Veteran. You have a very low income that does not exceed 50% to 80% of area median income. Your house status is in one of the following three categories: 1. You reside in housing and lack the ability to pay all of your bills 2. You are currently homeless 3. You have left permanent housing within the past 90 days to seek other housing that better meets your family's needs or preferences. No "dishonorable" discharge |
| Intake Process: | Call prescreen person 217-278-9897 Call Heather Meyers, SSVF Outreach Coordinator: 309-2323-7097 |
| Area Served: | Throughout Illinois, Iowa and Kentucky |
| Ages Served: | Veterans- no age restrictions |
| Appt. Necessary: | No |
| Handicapped accessible: | Yes |
Program/Service Notes:
The Salvation Army provides financial and support services to Veterans and Veteran families through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. SSVF is a housing stability-focused service delivery program for very low-income Veteran families throughout Central Illinois. This program will serve Veteran families that are homeless. The goal is to stabilize these families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living.
Last Updated: May 23, 2025, 10:47 a.m.